Top 38 Greatest Music Albums
by nnagle

I don't claim to have listened to everything in history, this is the greatest from my humble knowledge and opinion, so welcome recommendations

• Chart updated: 05/13/2013 18:55
• (Created: 02/11/2012 03:54).
• Chart size: 38 albums.

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OK Computer 

 Radiohead

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Radiohead for me are collectively, the perfect band, and this is for me as good as an album can be. The way it runs, from brilliance to more brilliance. The epic (Paranoid Android), to the beautiful (No Surprises), the perfect closer (The Tourist), the odd and otherwise unlistenable but fits but works perfectly within the context of the album (Fitter Happier). All together in a brilliantly-balanced work. [First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]

Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

4,411 charts

Rank Score:

65,352

Rank in 1997:

1

Rank in 1990s:

1

Overall Rank:

1

Average Rating:

 92 (5,630 votes)

Comments:

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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A truly emotional journey of an album. The second side in particular, flows from song to song better than that of 'Abbey Road'. It has the perfect blend of ambience, magnificence, brilliant performances, thrilling climaxes, and understated excellence. [First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,129 charts

Rank Score:

61,634

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,330 votes)

Comments:

592

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In Rainbows 

 Radiohead

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An album which can define Radiohead as such incredible musicians. It is amazing how they have always united to produce such contrasting but wonderful music. If you don't respect them as musicians, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57q2uFaMjNs [First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]

Year of Release:

2007

Appears in:

2,909 charts

Rank Score:

44,614

Rank in 2007:

1

Rank in 2000s:

1

Overall Rank:

6

Average Rating:

 90 (3,937 votes)

Comments:

395

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Takk... 

 Sigur Rós

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[First added to this chart: 12/16/2012]

Year of Release:

2005

Appears in:

591 charts

Rank Score:

4,534

Rank in 2005:

5

Rank in 2000s:

60

Overall Rank:

378

Average Rating:

 82 (843 votes)

Comments:

37

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In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) 

 King Crimson

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[First added to this chart: 04/07/2012]

Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

2,069 charts

Rank Score:

28,875

Rank in 1969:

2

Rank in 1960s:

7

Overall Rank:

25

Average Rating:

 89 (2,429 votes)

Comments:

221

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Grace 

 Jeff Buckley

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RIP Jeff. Without doubt the greatest singer-songwriter, and a truly remarkable musician. This album somehow manages to make me melt somewhat inside. [First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

1,727 charts

Rank Score:

18,103

Rank in 1994:

1

Rank in 1990s:

8

Overall Rank:

55

Average Rating:

 84 (1,962 votes)

Comments:

171

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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not 

 Arctic Monkeys

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The one album to stand out from the oversaturation of British Indie from the Mid-Nineties, for a reason, and puts the bland, snore-fest rubbish from Humbug and Suck It And See to shame. It is difficult not to be excited by their energy and talent. [First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]

Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

1,616 charts

Rank Score:

16,265

Rank in 2006:

1

Rank in 2000s:

7

Overall Rank:

70

Average Rating:

 83 (2,359 votes)

Comments:

198

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Wish You Were Here 

 Pink Floyd

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Pink Floyd's favourite Pink Floyd album. I can't help but agree with them, as for me this is a one of the most-accomplished works I've encountered. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (both of them) is on its own, an incredible piece and really great topping and tailing the album, and features Gilmour at his absolute best in my opinion. Together with the superb songs sandwiched by 'Shine On..', a masterpiece. [First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

3,005 charts

Rank Score:

45,570

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

5

Average Rating:

 91 (4,052 votes)

Comments:

312

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Disintegration 

 The Cure

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[First added to this chart: 08/22/2012]

Year of Release:

1989

Appears in:

1,835 charts

Rank Score:

26,516

Rank in 1989:

2

Rank in 1980s:

4

Overall Rank:

30

Average Rating:

 86 (2,050 votes)

Comments:

152

10. (11) 1

The Queen Is Dead 

 The Smiths

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People say Morrisey's lyrics are depressing. They're bloody hilarious! Coupled with Marr's genius, excellent. This album just makes me really, really happy. [First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]

Year of Release:

1986

Appears in:

2,489 charts

Rank Score:

34,556

Rank in 1986:

1

Rank in 1980s:

1

Overall Rank:

16

Average Rating:

 88 (2,913 votes)

Comments:

265

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Top 38 Greatest Music Albums composition

Decade	Albums	%
1930s	0	0%
1940s	0	0%
1950s	1	3%
1960s	5	13%
1970s	7	18%
1980s	2	5%
1990s	8	21%
2000s	10	26%
2010s	5	13%
2020s	0	0%

Artist	Albums	%
Radiohead	6	16%
Pink Floyd	3	8%
Sigur Rós	3	8%
The Beatles	3	8%
Arcade Fire	2	5%
Metronomy	2	5%
The Horrors (UK)	1	3%
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Country	Albums	%
	26	68%
	5	13%
	3	8%
	2	5%
	2	5%

Top 38 Greatest Music Albums chart changes

Biggest climbers
Up 2 from 40th to 38th Nevermind by Nirvana
Up 2 from 39th to 37th The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Up 2 from 38th to 36th Animals by Pink Floyd

Biggest fallers
Down 11 from 9th to 20th Close To The Edge by Yes
Down 1 from 15th to 16th I Am A Bird Now by Antony & The Johnsons

Leavers
Ma Fleur by The Cinematic Orchestra
Waterloo Lily by Caravan

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From steve_o_619 04/07/2012 16:50

Can't argue with any choices here, but it would of been nice to see some more individuality

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